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Build Your Own Kaleidoscope

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Participants will explore light, reflection, and symmetry while assembling a working kaleidoscope using simple materials.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Rainy Day Science

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

In this hands-on science experiment, teens will build a “cloud” in a jar and observe how rain forms.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Tales & Textures: A Non-Traditional Storytime

3:30pm–4:30pm
Toddlers, Children
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Not a fan of a traditional storytime?

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafternoon

3:30pm–4:45pm
Teens
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come hang out for a bit and pick an activity from our supplies. Everything is free! Decorate a journal, learn origami, do some lo-fi cozy coloring, or get started with crochet/knitting.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Game On!

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

Join us for an exciting session of board games or video games, where children can enjoy classic games, learn new ones, and challenge their friends.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Thinking Thursday

9:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Heavener Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Discussion Groups

Customers/community members, etc. discuss similar interests, share ideas, and try to assist each other in problem solving.

Unleash your imagination at Thinking Thursday! Each week, we’ll start with a single, random line—your challenge is to turn it into a complete drawing.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafty Rewind

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Step back into the joys of classic crafts with Crafty Rewind! This session, we’re making handmade potholders—bright, fun, and totally functional. Bring your creativity and craft something you’ll love to use or share!

 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Little Tyke's Thursday Tales

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

 

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Move and Mingle Meet-Up (For All Ages)

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of moving and grooving with a little mingle in the middle.  Tuesday and Thursday are exercise days at the library.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Page Turners Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Spring into a new season of reading with Page Turners! Each month, we dive into a fresh book and enjoy lively, thoughtful discussions in a warm and welcoming space for readers of all kinds.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Rascal's Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Toddlers
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively and playful story time designed especially for toddlers! Little ones will enjoy short, engaging picture books along with songs, fingerplays, and simple movement activities perfect for wiggly listeners.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

This class teaches participants balance skills and good body alignment by using coordinated and flowing movements. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Outside the Lines Coloring

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We color every Thursday afternoon. Come and join us. Take a break from the busy world and join us for Color Hour at the Library — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-free fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soleful Steppers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Coalition: Drawing with Words – Exploring Shape & Concrete Poetry

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Workshop
Event Details:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, participants will combine art and writing to create visual poems in a fun, low-pressure environment.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Personal Style: Jewelry Edition

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Jewelry is more than just an accessory—it’s a way to show your style and creativity. In this program, teens will explore the art of jewelry making by designing and creating their own custom pieces. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

After the Bell

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity with Pearler beads! Make fun designs, keychains, or charms and leave with something that’s totally you.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Explorers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Library Branch: Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Step into the fascinating world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at our library's engaging STEM programs!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime Adventures with Ann

4:00pm–5:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Join us for a heartwarming Storytime Adventures session as Ann reads The Impossible Mountain by Soman, a touching story about perseverance, teamwork, and believing in yourself.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

KidCraft : Name Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Library Branch: Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Celebrate Name Yourself Day with us in a fun and creative way! ✨🖍️

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

BookTok!

5:00pm–5:45pm
Teens, Adults
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Looking for new reads and new friends? Join us for BookTok, a relaxed, social book-share meet-up.

Poteau Valley Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

April Monthly Meeting    
Thursday, April 9th
5:00 pm

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Enchanted Tales

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Adults
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Interactive story time for young children fosters literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills, making learning fun and engaging. This engaging activity boosts language skills, sparks imagination, and enhances cognitive development while foste

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Exercise and Camaraderie

10:15am–11:30am
Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Community Information, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.